Although he's been banished to the basement and relegated to The Transition's 'B stream' programme, Karl's only concern is for Genevieve: her increasingly erratic behaviour, which he knows from long experience, is a precursor to a serious breakdown.

Janna and Stu refuse to listen to his concerns, however, and soon his fears are proved correct.

Bryan Dick reads the moving conclusion of Luke Kennard's novel

Abridged by Robin Brooks.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017. Show less